He was born April 24, 1943, in Alton to Laverna “Becky” (Dunphy) and Henry “Hank” Marian Glowacki. He was preceded in death by his father.

Michael married Deborah (LaBolle) on Sept. 5, 1970, in Kirkwood, Mo. She survives.

Also surviving are his mother; children Patrick (Dianne) Glowacki of Somonauk, Andrew Glowacki of Bushnell, Ryan Glowacki of Chicago, Stacy (Joshua) Gibb of Wataga and Kelly (Bryce) Standley of Macomb; grandchildren Esther, Miles, Maxwell and Harrison Gibb, Jackeyln Glowacki, and Clara and Ella Glowacki; sisters Kathleen (Roger) Ohl of Peoria and Judy (John) McElwain of Gilson; and several nieces and nephews.

He grew up in Peoria, graduating from both Manuel High School and Bradley University. He moved to DeKalb, where he graduated from Northern Illinois University.

In 1970, he taught at Merrimack Community College in St. Louis, Mo. From 1973 to 1978, he was with the Governing Board of State Colleges and Universities in Springfield, Ill. In the fall of 1978, he became budget director of Western Illinois University until his retirement in 2004.

Michael enjoyed vacationing with his family in St. Augustine and Ft. Myers, Fla. He enjoyed home improvement projects, landscaping and family time.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18, with visitation one hour prior to the service at Calvary Baptist Church in Macomb. Pastor Randy Whitmire will officiate. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery in Sandwich, Ill.

Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign guestbook or leave condolences at www.dodsworthfh.com.